Cycle routes in l'Archipel de Thau
CYCLING IN BALARUC-LES-BAINS
Find on this map all the cycle paths and lanes available in the commune of Balaruc-les-Bains.
SÈTE > BALARUC-LES-BAINS
This is the shortest itinerary (5.5 km) for cycling from Sète to Balaruc-les-Bains. You will, however, have to follow the D2 road. There are cycle lanes on most of the route, but they are sometimes interrupted at intersections. For adults only.
Start : Sète railway station
Arrival : Old railway station of Balaruc-les-Bains
Duration : 20 minutes
MÈZE > BALARUC-LE-VIEUX
Take the old railway line and walk along the north shore of the Thau basin, with some nice surprises along the way, such as the Angle creek (protected natural area) where you will see many birds.
Distance : 12 km
Duration : 1 hour
THE LIDO GREENWAY, FROM SÈTE TO MARSEILLAN-PLAGE
The programme for this route includes 12 kilometres along the dunes between Marseillan and Sète, which are extended by urban cycle paths allowing you to easily reach the centre of Sète and Marseillan-Plage. By adding 5.5 kilometres and 30 minutes to your trip, you will reach the port of Marseillan. A simple route recommended for families!
Departure : Port des Quilles, esplanades Roger Thérond in Sète
Arrival : Hôtel Les Dunes in Marseillan
Duration : 50 to 80 minutes
SÈTE > FRONTIGNAN > VIC-LA-GARDIOLE
Located on two European cycling routes: route 8, named "La Méditerranée à vélo" and route 17 "Via Rhôna", this 15 kilometre itinerary invites you to discover exceptional landscapes between beaches and lakes. On the way, discover the salt marshes of Frontignan.
Departure : Quai des Moulins in Sète
Arrival : Vic-la-Gardiole
Duration : 60 to 80 minutes
THE TOUR OF THE ÉTANG DE THAU
Don't miss the cycle circuit n°25 which will give you a nice overview of the Thau lagoon and its treasures : the Onglous point, the Saint-Clair mount, the lido...
Departure : Marseillan
Arrival : Marseillan
Duration : 4h30
ESCAPE TO THE CAMARGUE
This is a 62-kilometre sportive walk along the Via Rhôna that we propose here. Starting point: the town centre of Sète. Finish line: the ramparts of the enchanting city of Aigues-Mortes. Between the two: a real family trip between ponds, beaches and Camargue landscapes. You will pass through Frontignan, Vic-la-Gardiole, Villeneuve-lès-Maguelone, Palavas-les-Flots, Carnon, La Grande-Motte and Le Grau-du-Roi before arriving, finally, in Aigues-Mortes.
THE MAPS
Find here or directly on the website of the agglopole the itineraries and all the necessary information to spend an ideal cycling holiday in Balaruc-les-Bains.
THE GEOVÉLO APPLICATION
To find all the cycling routes in the area directly on your phone, download the GéoVélo application available free of charge on iOS and Android.
After entering your starting and finishing points, the application will suggest several routes, from the fastest to the safest. You will also have access to various data such as distance, time, average speed... Zooming and thematic walks are also proposed and highlight the local heritage.